Gary Sublett wrote:
Warren,
Of course you can take you bat and ball and go home if you want, but I
am not sure that would solve much. I have to admit your original post
on this matter troubled me a bit and sounded like there might be a
potential for unwarrented censorship.
I think what Warren was getting at was self-censorship. Basically, try
not to incite riots, flame, troll, etc. If you would be justifiably
(and I know this is a stretch...) moderated down for it on slashdot,
please don't post it.
Controversy is OK and encouraged, but blatant flaming is not.
My thoughts on the matter are; if this list is to have a set of
rules/expected netiquette (and it should), then they should be publicly
posted. The list rules should be posted on the web page where one
subscribes to the list and a copy should be forwared to all new
subscribers once they have confirmed their subscription.
Probably a good idea.
What should
the rules be? A good start/example might be those used by the silicon
valley linux users group and can be found at:
http://www.svlug.org/policies/list-policy.shtml
Frankly, I am more troubled by the lack of trimming and off topic
threads than the unsubstantiated controversial comments.
As am I, but unsubstantiated flaming and trolling has a tendency to get
out of control if taken too lightly.
---
Gary
--MonMotha
